HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - CC-8 - Notice of Intent for the Vacation of a - 10/6/2015CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2015 ITEM NUMBER: CC -8
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SIDEWALK AND
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT AT 580 ANTON BOULEVARD
DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FARIBA FAZELI, CITY ENGINEER
(714)754-5335
RECOMMENDATION
1. Set a public hearing on November 3, 2015, for the vacation of a portion of Sidewalk and
Landscape Easement at 580 Anton Boulevard.
2. Adopt Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of Sidewalk and Landscape Easement
(Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND
580 Anton Boulevard is being developed with The Lakes Pavilions which will include new retail
stores and sit-down restaurants with a total of 21,349 commercial square feet. Included will be
a 250 -unit 7 -story residential apartment complex.
A request was received by the Engineering Division from Legacy Partners, property owners of
"580 Anton Boulevard" to vacate the corner cut-off of a 20 foot wide City sidewalk and
landscape easement located at the Northeast corner of Avenue of the Arts and Anton
Boulevard (Attachment 2).
On August 10, 2015, a report was presented to the Planning Commission outlining the proposed
vacation as required by Government Code Section 65402. Subsequently, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. PC -15-47 (Attachment 3) finding that the proposed vacation
of a portion of the sidewalk and landscape easement is consistent with the City's General Plan.
ANALYSIS
Anton Boulevard is currently designated on the Master Plan of Highways as a Major street
(104 feet wide) and Avenue of the Arts is currently designated on the Master Plan of Highways
as a Secondary street (72 feet wide). Both streets are at their full right-of-way width and include
an additional 20 foot landscape easement. There is currently a class I bike path along Anton
Boulevard and a class II bike lane along Avenue of the Arts. Neither the existing bike facilities
nor pedestrian access will be impacted by this request to vacate the corner cut-off.
After the proposed vacation is approved and recorded, the subject vacated property will revert
back to the adjacent property at 580 Anton Boulevard.
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ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City could retain the remaining landscape easement and continue to be responsible for its
maintenance and safety.
FISCAL REVIEW
Once the area is vacated it becomes taxable square footage, resulting in additional property taxes
to the adjacent property owner to which the land will revert. This will result in additional revenue to
the City.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has approved the attached Resolution of Intent as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff reviewed a request for the City to abandon a portion of sidewalk and landscape easement,
and recommends that the City Council set a public hearing for November 3, 2015, and adopt the
attached Resolution of Intent to vacate a portion of sidewalk and landscape easement at 580
Anton Boulevard.
ERNESTO MUNOZ FARIBA FAZELI
Public Services Director City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: 1 — Resolution of Intent to vacate a portion of Sidewalk and Landscape
Easement at 580 Anton Boulevard
2 — Site Plan
3 — Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -15-47
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